Sydney Nelson

About

Experience

• Mechanical Engineer at New Hudson Facades
  Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

• Teaching Assistant at Iowa State University - College of Engineering
  Jan 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

  - Provide academic support and expertise to students taking Engineering Statics - Create a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone to learn - Give performance feedback to students

• Mechanical Engineering Student at Iowa State University
  Aug 2021 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

• Corporate Intern - Engineering at Caterpillar Inc.
  May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

  - Consolidate redundant fan drive parts to a single part number while identifying sourcing opportunities - Convert high volume parts into CAT parts using FEA process - Perform material analysis on connecting parts and present areas of potential change - Assist group members with 3D printing models

• Supplemental Instruction Leader at Iowa State University - Academic Success Center
  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 · 5 mos

  - Provide academic support and expertise to students taking Engineering Statics - Create a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone to learn